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Building Permit Data
API

Access permit records, inspections, code violations, and contractor data for Salem, Oregon via a simple REST API — all with a single API key.

GET /v1/permits/search
$ curl -H "X-API-Key: pdi_your_key" \
  "https://api.permitsdata.com/v1/permits/search?address=123+Main+St&type=residential"
Endpoints

Four categories of permit data

Salem, Oregon building permit records, normalized and served through a clean JSON API.

Building Permits

Search and retrieve building permit records by address, permit number, type, or date range. Get permit status, valuation, description, and applicant details.

GET /v1/permits/search

Inspections

Access inspection records linked to permits. View inspection type, date, result (pass/fail/partial), inspector notes, and scheduling information.

GET /v1/inspections/search

Code Violations

Look up code enforcement violations by address or case number. Get violation type, status, compliance deadlines, and resolution history.

GET /v1/violations/search

Contractors

Search licensed contractors by name, license number, or trade type. View license status, expiration dates, bonding info, and associated permits.

GET /v1/contractors/search
Developer Experience

Simple, predictable JSON

One API key. RESTful endpoints. Consistent response format. Instant results.

GETRequest
$ curl \
  -H "X-API-Key: pdi_abc123" \
  "https://api.permitsdata.com/v1/permits/search?address=123+Main+St&type=residential"
200Response
{
  "data": [{
    "permit_number": "BLD-2024-00142",
    "type": "Residential",
    "status": "Issued",
    "address": "123 Main St",
    "valuation": 45000,
    "issued_date": "2024-03-15",
    "description": "Kitchen remodel"
  }]
}
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